How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3?

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2010/12/30 19:35:08 (permalink)

How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3?

Hi all,

I have Sonar PE 8.5.3 with DimPro 1.2, and I use DimPro in a lot of projects. I'd really like to keep those projects viable even after I've installed Sonar X1 on the same machine. I've seen so many messages about problems with DimPro in X1 that I'd like to get some solid clear advice BEFORE I make any changes to my machine. So far, I haven't installed Sonar X1 or DimPro 1.5. The machine is running Windows 7 64-bit, and the 64-bit version of Sonar PE 8.5.3. This would be my ideal outcome:

1. Sonar 8.5.3 continues working as it is, with DimPro 1.2 (which I always insert through the Synth Rack, and which I think is using the dll which appears in Vstplugins/Dimension Pro/Dimension Pro x64.dll).

2. Sonar X1 makes the new DimPro 1.5 available to me, and enables me to install the additional material.

3. Opening a project from 8.5.3 in X1 either allows me to use the original 1.2 dll, or allows me to reassign DimPro tracks to the 1.5 version.

Is this possible? If so, what's the best way to achieve it?

If it's not possible, is there any way to have DimPro work in both 8.5.3 and X1 at the same time?

I know it's going to take me a while to get used to X1, and I need to be able to keep working on my 8.5.3 projects in the meantime.

I'm a Sonar user since 1.0 -- bought every version, and usually I have no problem upgrading, but it looks like nobody has had a good experience with DimPro upgrades, so I'd like to get some sound advice before starting. If Cakewalk want to use this opportunity to post some definitive instructions, I'm sure lots of future upgraders would be delighted.

All help appreciated,
Martin
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    stratman70
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    Re:How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3? 2010/12/30 20:11:00 (permalink)
    I have zero problems with 853 and X1a with Dim Pro.
    First I updated to DP to 1.5(before X1 and X1a) Then when I installed X1a (ONLYX1 and a, no extra content). I nstalled the 1.5 DP update again with X1 installed. Then I installed the downloadable 3 EXp packs which have nice (IN TUNE) bass sounds among others.
    All is well here and I use Dim Pro a lot and I switch back and forth between 853 and X1a.
    zero issues.

     
     
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    Re:How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3? 2010/12/30 20:12:05 (permalink)
    Why would you want to use the older "buggy" 1.2? Thier is absolutely no reason at all to use it.

     
     
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    Re:How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3? 2010/12/30 20:50:13 (permalink)
    When you installed the DP 1.5 update for the second time, did you use the 1.5 update download, or did you use the 1.5 installer that comes with X1? Did you need to change any registry keys?

    Cheers,
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    Re:How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3? 2010/12/30 21:28:46 (permalink)
    Hey Martin
    The only thing I used to install were the 2 big X1 download files for X1 only and the 3 DP exp packs that were a download. I bought the disks also, but just to have-I always do that. Maybe this is the reason I haven't had any trouble at all with X1 or Dim Pro or my 853 install. Can't be sure-but..............................Oh-I used the 1.5 DP update download from a while back. -Both times.
    HTH

     
     
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    Re:How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3? 2010/12/31 04:36:08 (permalink)
    stratman70


    Why would you want to use the older "buggy" 1.2? Thier is absolutely no reason at all to use it.


    here is a reason use dim pro, and thats in an rtas setting. with the things you mention, there is also the following.
    for me. using dim pro at 96 hz and using the pitch bend would cause unacceptable noises. ymmv
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    Re:How install DimPro with X1, but keep it working with old projects in 8.5.3? 2010/12/31 08:23:40 (permalink)
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    stratman70


    Why would you want to use the older "buggy" 1.2? Thier is absolutely no reason at all to use it.


    here is a reason use dim pro, and thats in an rtas setting. with the things you mention, there is also the following.
    for me. using dim pro at 96 hz and using the pitch bend would cause unacceptable noises. ymmv

    OK-didn't realize that the 1.5 update "removed or crippled" the rtas part? Why would an "update" change any of this?

     
     
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